Pedestal Egg Decor - A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation

Pedestal Egg Decor
Easter is a celebration of rebirth. It is a time to rejoice in renewal and growth as it aligns with the
vibrant bursts of color and life that nature brings during this season, as she explodes into beautiful
bloom. It's a time when the world shakes off the quiet solitude of winter and welcomes and embraces
warmth, vitality, and new beginnings. My artwork is a testament in new beginnings, from up-cycling
pieces that are timeworn and tossed, to transforming ordinary décor into whimsical creations.
While in a high-end specialty shop recently, I saw a piece that was similar in design concept to this
piece. I loved the beauty and simplicity of the piece, but not the hefty price tag that was attached to it.
So I decided to re-create the piece from a plastic, candy filled egg, some decorative napkins and a
glass candle holder purchased from “Roots” a local charity/thrift shop. I changed things up a bit from
the original design to make it my own. Here’s how I did it!
Supplies:
A large plastic Easter egg (look for a size that will work well with your pedestal)
A candle holder (pedestal)
Decorative paper napkins
Modpodge and a brush
Cling wrap
Gold gilding wax
E6000 glue
Scissors
Instructions:
Even if you have a lot of experience with decoupaging flat surfaces, an egg is challenging.
You can choose to rip your napkin into pieces and do a sort of puzzle technique or if your napkin is
large enough you can choose to wrap it. That is what I did.
Start by separating the napkin layers (most decorative napkins have 3 layers).
Wrap your napkin around the egg to determine the placement.
Add a thin coat of Modpodge to one central area of the egg, top to bottom and gently smooth the
napkin onto that area. Using a piece of cling wrap to smooth it will greatly reduce the chance of
splitting, and help to smooth out any wrinkles.
Continue the process adding the Modpodge a section at a time and smoothing down your napkin over
that section, until you have covered the entire egg.
You will have extra napkin at the top and bottom of your egg. Trim off the excess making sure to leave
enough to cover the ends.
To cover the ends, cut slits into the excess napkin and Modpodge them down a section at a time.
Wrap a large piece of clean cling wrap around the entire egg and gently smooth out any wrinkles.
Carefully remove the cling wrap and dispose.
Allow the Modpodge to dry per package instructions.
Once dry, apply a second coat of Modpodge to the outside of the entire egg.
When dry, I used my finger to lightly apply some gold gilding wax to accentuate the wrinkles and add a
touch of elegance.
Run a bead of E6000 glue around the top of the candle holder and center the egg onto it.
Allow to dry… Display and Enjoy! Best wishes for a Blessed Easter!